Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Construction: Sachiko Boie, AIA, LEED AP, Associate and Project Architect at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

2022 Women in Construction: Sachiko Boie, AIA, LEED AP, Associate and Project Architect at The S/L/A...

March 25, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Whether it’s the notes of appreciations from clients, repeat business offers, or the friendships built along the way – the satisfaction of a job well received is very rewarding. This is what makes me take on new challenges within this industry.
2022 Women in Construction: Amy Samuelson, AIA, Associate Principal and Project Manager at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

2022 Women in Construction: Amy Samuelson, AIA, Associate Principal and Project Manager at The S/L/A...

March 25, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most recent project is always my favorite project. I am currently managing my largest public education project, the Torrington Middle School and High School.
2022 Women in Construction: Maureen Rystrom, Vice President of Marketing | Partner at J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Construction: Maureen Rystrom, Vice President of Marketing | Partner at J. Calnan & As...

March 25, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I really have to highlight our CEO Jay Calnan. Following a big industry event one day, I jokingly mentioned the experience was akin to “wading through a sea of blue suits and silver hair.”
2022 Women in Construction: Megan Kukal Sabourin, Senior Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Construction: Megan Kukal Sabourin, Senior Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates

March 25, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Knowledge/ Growth - I was in the process of getting my architecture degree when I was blessed with a co-op in heavy highway construction.
2022 Women in Construction: Chelsie Gilbert, Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Construction: Chelsie Gilbert, Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates

March 25, 2022
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? My advice would be to jump in and ask lots of questions. There is so much construction jargon thrown around and so many ways to approach a project,
2022 Women in Construction: Molly Gates, Project Executive at J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Construction: Molly Gates, Project Executive at J. Calnan & Associates

March 25, 2022
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best tool in your bag is confidence. Be confident in yourself, in your decisions, and in your ability to do the best job possible.
2022 Women in Construction: Joy Ortiz Colón, Architectural Designer/Project Designer at TSKP Studio

2022 Women in Construction: Joy Ortiz Colón, Architectural Designer/Project Designer at TSKP Studio...

March 25, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Completing the requirements for licensure is something very important to me as a young professional. Over the pandemic, I have focused on taking my architectural registration exams
2022 Women in Construction: Anne Queally, Architectural Designer at TSKP Studio

2022 Women in Construction: Anne Queally, Architectural Designer at TSKP Studio

March 25, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be graduating with my masters in Architecture from Roger Williams University this past spring and getting my first full-time job at TSKP Studio.
2022 Women in Construction: Ashley Horan, Marketing Assistant at TSKP Studio

2022 Women in Construction: Ashley Horan, Marketing Assistant at TSKP Studio

March 25, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I have only been part of the A/E/C industry for a year, after COVID forced me out of a very different career. The process of educating myself about architecture,
2022 Women in Construction: Marta Pelàez, Architect at Richard Turlington Architects Inc.

2022 Women in Construction: Marta Pelàez, Architect at Richard Turlington Architects Inc.

March 25, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Having the opportunity of going to college and earning a degree in architecture. I wanted to contribute to society with my work while following my passion for architecture, and my education gave
2022 Women in Construction: Jacquelyn McGurn, Journeyman Carpenter at Ipswich Bay Glass

2022 Women in Construction: Jacquelyn McGurn, Journeyman Carpenter at Ipswich Bay Glass

March 25, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be becoming the Sisters in the Brotherhood Chair. Being a part of the SIB is a huge accomplishment for me because I get to help create a safe space for other carpenter women in the Boston area.
2022 Women in Construction: Mellissa Cabeceiras, Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

2022 Women in Construction: Mellissa Cabeceiras, Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

March 25, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I always emulated my grandfather who owned his own construction business prior to retiring. He always instilled the importance of hard work, tenacity, and grit. I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps.